Program/ Location: Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS)Education: LPN or RN LicensePay Rate:LPN $34 - $42 per hourRN $43 - $52.50 per hourSchedule: Per Diem
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long & short term disability
Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
403b- Retirement
FSA & DSA
PMLA
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Referral
Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Education days to use towards CEU's
Free meals at select programs and when available
Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us
Our Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) offer co-ed services that bridges the gap between detox and step-down services to residential after-care.
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Nurse Responsibilities
Comply with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
Assure patient care meets best practice standards utilizing the Nursing process
Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count (when applicable) at the change of every shift (with one on-coming and one off-going nurse) and sign the controlled substance register
Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol
Administer routine and PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care
Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions
Monitor and treat patients who have a concomitant medical/psychiatric illness
Document pertinent information according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions
Utilizes techniques of time management effectively
Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nurses/Clinical Director/Program Director to ensure safe and appropriate operation of the units
Nurse Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Salary
$34–$42 Per Hour
Skills
Aftercareunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Nursingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Drug Interactionsunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched